China's contribution to the overall Allied victory during World War II is a topic that is gaining increasing historical attention in the West.
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is expected to include two key words, "apology" and "aggression", in a speech he will deliver on Aug 14 to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II, Japan's public broadcaster NHK said on Monday.
More and more people are opting for plastic surgery. Even many students, many of them in senior middle school in the summer vacation, are opting for it because they believe by "improving" their appearance they can increase their competitiveness in the job market.
Last week, Foreign Minister Wang Yi proposed three initiatives to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea in a speech he delivered at the China-ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Kuala Lumpur. His speech is of great importance for all the parties involved in disputes in the South China Sea and for resolving the disputes.
The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance announced on Monday that a lump-sum living subsidy of 5,000 yuan ($790) will be given to veterans who fought in the war against Japanese aggression.
According to media reports, Li Shurong, an 84-year-old man in Pingdu county, Shandong province, who lives alone, almost starved to death. This shows some grassroots governments have failed to establish a social assistance system to help the elderly.
JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER Shinzo Abe's statement on Friday, one day ahead of the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II in which fascist Japan was defeated, will be closely scrutinized by China and the Republic of Korea for signs of whether Abe has learned the lessons of history. Comments:
CHINESE SWIMMER NING ZETAO, who won the men's 100-meter freestyle at the just-concluded FINA World Championships in Kazan, Russia, is the first Asian champion in this event. He has been described as a new "national idol" in many media outlets. Comments:
RECENTLY the China TV Drama Production Industry Association suggested to the State Administration of Press, Publication, Radio, Film and Television that it should allow commercial advertisements to be broadcast during TV dramas, which has drawn public concern. Comment:
A military court sentenced former senior military official Gu Junshan to death with a two-year reprieve, Xinhua reported on Monday.
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